Mr. Guarry Michael James

July 15, 1949 - July 31, 2019

Guarry Michael James, 70, a native of Cullman, Alabama and a 60 year resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away. Guarry was a student at Foley High School and then became part of the Foley Elementary School custodial staff. He attend Southwest State Technical College, where he studied television and radio repair. He also worked at Denny’s Restaurant in Gulf Shores where he met and befriended the late singer/songwriter Vern Gosdin. The two would sit on the beach and sing and play guitar. Music was Guarry’s passion. He would also spend his time walking along the beach searching for treasure with his medal detector. Guarry was a licensed HAM radio operator and enjoyed building radios and dabbled in computers. He was an avid sci-fi fan and loved collecting rare coins. Guarry was well known for his love of animals, especially his dogs, Tip, Murphy, and Muffy, and his Siamese cat, Thomas. He was a kind heart always helping those in need. Guarry is processed in death by his parents, William Ralph James and Pauline White James. He is survived by his sister, Barbara “Bobbie” James Beverly, four nieces, Natasha Beverly (Edward) Pratt, Katie Beverly, Heather Beverly, all of Robertsdale, AL, Andrea Beverly of Mobile, AL, great-niece, Addison Elise Pratt, great-nephew, Owen James Pratt and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at 2pm at Pine Rest Funeral Home Chapel with a visitation one hour prior. Burial will take place at Pine Rest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Sonshiners Children’s Choir, PO BOX 866, Robertsdale, AL 36567, or to your favorite animal rescue group in his memory. Arrangements are by Pine Rest Funeral Home, Foley, AL.